What's Inside the RATTLE of a Rattlesnake?

What’s Inside the ‘Rattle’ of a Rattlesnake?

Have you ever wondered what's inside the 'rattle' of a rattlesnake?

Some might think that it's full of pebbles, like those you'd see in a maraca.

However, it's a little bit more complicated than that.

Contrary to the popular belief, there are no pebbles, sand, or anything of that sort.

You see, the rattle is made up of loosely interlocking keratin segments— the same protein that makes up your hair and nails.

The snake shakes its tail around 50 times every second. Since the segments are loose and jiggly, they click together. At high speeds, they produce that rattling sound we are familiar with.

Each new segment grows inside the last one. So, when it sheds, they stay hooked together. Unless it gets broken, an older rattlesnake will always have a longer rattle compared to a younger one of the same species.

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[Magnificent-qrrn]

I had a 78 Cutlass, and the front end shook just like that rattle snakes 🐍 😅😂

[sheryljones]

If you have any sense people if you're from like Southeast Texas and Louisiana Northwest Louisiana I'll let you know about rattlesnakes and how dangerous they are if they ever if you hear that rattling you better get away they can jump at least 6 ft so stay away

[elgeezus]

Nope ... It's definitely a poisonous snake

[robertmakiney]

There’s nothing inside the rattle they’re all just loose connected together and they rattle